The Owl on the School Roof

Date: 29/06/2026
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For several winters, an old owl chose the roof of a village school as its evening resting place.
Children began looking for it each morning.
Teachers spoke of it with affection.
The bird never disturbed anyone.
It merely observed.
Silent and patient.
Over time, the owl became part of the school’s identity.
New students learned to search the treetops and rooftops for their quiet companion.
In many cultures, owls symbolize wisdom.
Perhaps that is why its presence felt appropriate.
Learning is not always loud.
Knowledge often arrives through careful observation and thoughtful silence.
The owl asked for nothing.
Yet it offered an enduring lesson.
To watch.
To listen.
To understand before speaking.
And in a world filled with constant noise, that may be wisdom indeed.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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